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Native people have a past, but do not only exist in history.

While it is impossible to talk about Thanksgiving without talking about the oppression and genocide of Native American people, this conversation is important away from Thanksgiving. Through intergenerational relationships, Indigenous culture thrives and serves as an incredible example of resilience. In this story, elders, grandparents, parents, and children work together to make the fry bread while telling stories and sharing knowledge amongst each other - actively eternalizing the very culture that has been systematically marginalized and attacked for hundreds of years. “Fry Bread” is also a wonderful example of the intergenerational representation we love to see in books. What connects them is family, history, and resilience over adversity. It challenges the stereotype that Native Americans are a single identity with the same physical characteristics. The multiracial identities of Native people is a core idea of the book, beautifully intertwined with the recognition of various shades of brown in fry bread. Like Native families, fry bread comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. “Fry Bread” gives us a thorough peek into Native culture by examining the creation of fry bread. “Fry Bread” is told in a simple and eloquent language and tells a story that is enjoyable for all ages. The making of fry bread is used to weave together ideas of multiracial identities of Indigenous families, naming tribes as an act of defying the erasure of Native American culture and identity. Centered around the making of fry bread, the story captures all that connects Indigenous families together and honors the history, presence, and resilience of Native culture. “Fry Bread” by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal is a story that elevates Indigenous culture and identity.